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County approves $138,000 grant to expand animal welfare kennel capacity
Summary
The commission approved a $138,000 Animal Welfare Fund grant to add prefabricated indoor kennels and outdoor kennels with utilities and site prep; commissioners described the expansion as urgently needed to address shelter capacity limits.
Commissioners approved a $138,000 grant Nov. 12 to expand kennel capacity at the Torrance County animal welfare facility. Dannette Langdon presented the request, which covers prefabricated indoor kennels and outdoor kennels with utilities and site preparation work.
Commissioner Kevin McCall emphasized the urgent need for more kennel space; the motion to approve the grant passed unanimously. Staff said the grant-funded expansion aims to reduce crowding and improve animal care capacity while site-prep and procurement steps are scheduled.
No construction timeline or vendor names were provided at the meeting; staff will return to the commission with procurement details and implementation timing.
